Just for fun, here are eight facts about me 😄✨ (I had 10, but I reached my character limit on instagram whoops)
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1️⃣ I was born & raised in Pretoria, South Africa! I hope to go back in the near future and bring @brennan.brown.13 along with me. I might be a little biased, but I think South Africa is one of the most beautifully unique countries in the world. If you have ever thought about visiting, GO! 🌍💙
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2️⃣ I lived in Virginia for five years, Ohio for three years, and I just recently moved to Florida four months ago 🌴🌞
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3️⃣ English is not my first language! I was raised in a predominantly Afrikaans family.
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4️⃣ I am currently working for the second largest personal injury law firm in the nation (I am incredibly blessed to have this opportunity). I intend on going to law school in the very near future to pursue personal injury law, but I am very content with my job & where my life is at right now, so I am not rushing the process ☺️✨
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5️⃣ I have been dating @brennan.brown.13 for three and a half years. We met my first day of college & have been inseparable since. Hehe I’m thinking that maybe this could be there year...🤔💍
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6️⃣ I am fiercely passionate about helping others. Although I did not know I wanted to pursue law until about 3-4 years ago, I ALWAYS knew I wanted my future career to involve helping others in some way. I have always been fortunate enough to have a roof over my head, a meal on the table at the end of the day, and clothes on my back. Unfortunately that is not the case for so many others. I hope to use my advantages in life to help others that have not been so fortunate.
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7️⃣ I swam collegiately for the Mid American Conference my freshman and sophomore year of college. Although I ultimately decided it just was not for me, I do not regret it one bit. I met some of the most incredible girls & learned so much about who I am and what I want my life to look like post college.
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8️⃣ my favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:18 “the hardships you have overcome us NOTHING compared to the greatness that He will reveal within you”. I have been through my fair share of hardships in my life, but this Bible verse has always kept me moving forwards.

#Repost from Friday visit by flexandfood 🙌 ・・・ Big. Ass. Churro. Happy #flexfriday 💪Today I was fortunate enough to try some truly amazing churros from donchurrosgomez . Such a unique story behind this food truck - After speaking to the owners I learned that this is the only place in the states that serves the Churro Grueso (DonChurro). Their passion for their churros is seriously so dope. So inspiring... they even import their cajeta sauce from Jalisco 🤯. To me, one of the best parts about food is the experience - and this has been a great one 💪. #flexandfood#tastetradition#churroknowmylifeDough#since1969

🗣Shoutout to all the Shoutout to all the new faces that came up to me saying “ HEY I FOLLOW YOU ON INSTAGRAM! “🤟🏽
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I felt the love & good energy❤️
You guys made my night🙏🏽
I FUCKING LOVE YALLLLLL
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The night was a blur, just like these photos😂
I suck at remembering to take solid photos 🤦🏽‍♂️
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NEXT EVENT: XO 2/09/19
HARD COPIES AVAILABLE:
📲702-576-1446📲
new faces that came up to me saying “ HEY I FOLLOW YOU ON INSTAGRAM! “🤟🏽
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I felt the love & good energy❤️
You guys made my night🙏🏽
I FUCKING LOVE YALLLLLL
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The night was a blur, just like these photos😂
I suck at remembering to take solid photos 🤦🏽‍♂️
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⚠️NEXT EVENT:
📅XO 2/09/19
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🎫HARD COPIES AVAILABLE:
📲702-576-1446📲

‼️ WE OPENED A GYM! ‼️
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It’s with my great pleasure to announce the official opening of Verve Fit - Energy 4 Life located in Delhi, Ohio - right outside of Cincinnati! .
Owning a commercial gym has never really been on radar but this opportunity was unlike any that I’ve come across before...
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AND...
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I get to be part of something amazing with some amazing people!
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Halle and I moved down to Cincinnati during the middle of last week and even though we only have an air mattress and no other furniture we are making it all work!
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It’s been an incredible few days working 12+ days at the gym, building relationships with the members, changing the culture, growing the Verve community, and laying down the foundation for some amazing experiences in the future. .
The best part about this opportunity is that I get to partner with some amazing people. I’d like to thank Steven Whitlow and Matt Temby for bringing me on board and putting their trust in me to manage the day to day operations down here. .
We have already done so much with this gym in a short amount of time. I’ll post some pictures in the comments.
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And I know that this is only the beginning to what’s about to be an amazing community down here in Cincinnati! .
I don’t know what the future holds but I do know that we are going to leave no stone unturned and do our best to build quality relationships with the members and the community. .
We want to make this place feel like home for the residents in the area.
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And if you are ever in the Cincinnati area, look us up! .
We would love to show you around 🙂
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And for those that might ask, I am still running The Fitness Liberty Team and we are taking on new clients for the New Year! .
If you’re ready to get the ball rolling in 2019, our team is here to help!
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Lets make it happen!

IS THE GYM INTIMIDATING TO YOU?
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Let’s be real. It’s not easy to show up to the gym and feel like we’re not as lean, skinny, pretty, strong, muscular, or whatever as the person next to us. When this happens what do you do?
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Do you vow to eat less that day? Do more cardio that week? Do you tell yourself you’ll never get to “X” goal and it’s just a waste of time? Or maybe you obsess over that girl next to you with the nicer glutes, smaller stomach, and super toned arms who can wear anything and looks amazing. Maybe you start to pick yourself apart and belittle your own efforts.
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Sound familiar?
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Why do we do this to ourselves? It’s simple. We see others’ progress as a constant reminder of how far we have to go OR that we’re still not where we want to be.
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Here’s what you need to keep in mind: this is YOUR journey, no one else’s. Comparing yourself to others only sets you up for a negative and deficit mindset. It only reminds you of what you DON’T have instead of what you’ve already gained. It doesn’t praise you for how hard you’ve worked so far and how much progress you’ve made.
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The next time you start comparing yourself to others in the gym remember this: the only person you need to be concerned about being better than is who you were yesterday. Progress is progress no matter how small. Focus on your journey and before you know it, you’ll be exactly where you want!
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If you know youve done everything possible to achieve a goal youve set for yourself before the deadline arrives, you wont ever be disappointed, but if you could have done more then let that be a lesson and dont ever cut corners again!
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Otherwise your going to be stuck in the repetitive cycle of excuses your entire life, ultimately believing that mediocrity is where your supposed to live
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Someone out there is sacrificing there sleep, finances, jeopardising relationships, working harder than you only to bring the same goals to fruition to be better than YOU
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People like that should be applauded as they are setting the bar in terms of work ETHIC!
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As they say, you cant climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets!💯💪
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For all of my latest Ebooks, training programs and educational content hit the link in my bio 👉 @charliejohnsonfitness
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For FREE fitness tips checkout my Youtubechannel🎥 and Instagram stories daily📸 Any other questions feel free to contact me directly on 📧cjcoaching @icloud.com
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Nobody is responsible for your future but YOU!
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Success is no accident. Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence. Self-belief and hard work will always earn you success. Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success.
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The mind has power use it wisely ✨

FATIGUE MAKES COWARDS OF US ALL
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Rough conditioning session with @manningsumner this morning. In his words “wether you’re a powerlifter, a fighter, a football player, you need to get faster, be stronger and be able to go longer than your opponent; that’s why pushing yourself hard outside of your competition sport is so important, because in the end it’s fatigue what makes cowards of us all”.
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@hybridperformancemethod